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dcb · 12-15-2009, 06:15 PM

there is less return on EOC for a diesel, but clutch/neutral coast will carry you farther than coasting in gear.

I don't have reason to believe full throttle on a small smart diesel = proportionately more unburnt fuel, otherwise my bsfc peak would not be sitting on the torque curve.

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